Brizard on Hicks: “We converted
Taylor from forward to left back a few years ago and she’s
been a mainstay there. You have to beat her three or four times
because she’s so fast. She has a fantastic left foot where
she can serve. She’s a great kid with a strong work ethic and
we are looking for her to just solidify her position at left back
and hopefully get some goals with her serves.“

In 2011 (Sophomore): Taylor took on a
vastly-enhanced role in her junior season, starting all 19 games
and being one of just four Golden Eagles to play more than 1,700
minutes on the season. A key cog in Tech’s defense, she also
moved up to score one goal and assist on another, finishing the
year with three points. Taylor took eight shots on the season, six
of which were on goal, and posted a shot percentage of .125 and a
shot-on-goal percentage of .750. Her goal came on a corner kick to
give Tech a 3-0 lead in an eventual 4-1 victory over UNC Asheville
on Aug. 28. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor
Roll.

In 2010 (Freshman): Starting in 10 of 17 matches
in her first year of college play, Taylor showed promise with her
speed and endurance. She scored one goal and distributed one assist
for the season. Her goal came in a 2-0 win over Georgia Southern on
Sept. 10 and all but sealed the victory for the Golden Eagles in
the 69th minute on a shot from 25 yards out. Her assist sparked a
Tech rally in an eventual 3-2 overtime loss to Louisiana Tech on
Sept. 15. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll
as well as the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Taylor attended Greely High School
in Cumberland, Maine, where she earned three varsity letters. She
also played for the Maine Coast United club team under Jon Meek.
She earned honorable mention as a member of her team, and was a
member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Ed Hicks and Jenn
Vogel… born April 10, 1992… full name is Taylor Anne
Hicks… majoring in pre-physical therapy.